A reporter from local news station KFOR supposedly called it the biggest, most destructive tornado in the history of the world, and estimated it was two to three times the magnitude of the massive tornados that hit Oklahoma in 1999. Updates to come. Updates:
Acer ârubrumâ refers to the color red, and red is certainly this treeâs defining feature. When fall arrives, your Red Maple will be one of the first to color, quickly cloaking itself in more of the vibrant red shades that give it its name.
Maple trees are probably the easiest tree to recognize because of their distinctive shaped leaves and vibrant colors in the fall. Their seeds are often referred to as helicopters because of their shape and the way they float to the ground. Maple trees are classified as shade trees because of their size. Silver Maples are the fastest growing type of maple tree with a mature spread of 35' to 50'.